Table 3. Entry criteria and plan for screening examinations for women at high risk of breast cancer after radiotherapy for Hodgkin’s disease in childhood or adolescence.

Entry criteria for screening examinations Documented treatment for Hodgkin’s disease between the ages of 9 and <18 years (the upper age limit for the pediatric trials was 18 years) Parts of the chest included in the radiotherapy (fields such as mediastinum, axillae, clavicular region, lung) Patient now aged 25 years or older
Plan for screening examinations
Instructions for breast self-examination
Every 6 months: Breast examination by a physician Breast ultrasound Every 12 months: Breast MRI	From age 25 years
In case of unclear or suspicious findings, or every 1–2 years depending on individual risk–benefit ratio: –Mammography	Optional from age 40 years
Transfer into regular healthcare (i.e., mammography screening)	From age 50 years